Kentucky, Rick Pitino
Former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino makes triumphant return at Big Blue Madness
At the end of Kentucky's Big Blue Madness event, Rick Pitino's former player, Mark Pope, introduced Pitino to the crowd Friday night at Rupp Arena.
Emotional Rick Pitino returns to Kentucky's Rupp Arena
Rick Pitino told the Kentucky crowd Friday night that new coach Mark Pope will carry Kentucky -- which suffered two first-round exits in the last three NCAA tournaments -- to "greatness."
Rick Pitino makes surprise visit to Kentucky, says ‘I’m so happy to be back’ to support Mark Pope
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
Rick Pitino made his shocking return to the Kentucky basketball program (VIDEO)
Hell hath frozen over as former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino stood in the middle of Rupp Arena, decked out in the iconic blue. Pitino won his only national championship with the Wildcats in 1996 (Sorry, Louisville fans, 2013 doesn't exist. Look it up). The former Kentucky coach shocked the entire college basketball world with his appearance.
Rick Pitino returns to Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness. ‘I am so happy to be back.’
Rick Pitino was back in Rupp Arena and wearing blue and white to support new UK basketball coach Mark Pope at his first Big Blue Madness on Friday.
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Mark Pope has brought immense energy and zeal to the Kentucky Wildcats since becoming head coach. While he has made efforts to propagate his philosophy through his roster and his addresses to fans, he has not lost sight of the challenges that come with the job.
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Rick Pitino visits Kentucky and says ‘I’m so happy to be back’ to support Mark Pope
Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying “I am so happy to be back” in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
Rick Pitino, the legend returning to Kentucky to support Mark Pope
The coach received a standing ovation after turning out to show his unwavering support for Kentucky's new coach. Rick Pitino was wildly cheered in a surprise return to Rupp Arena, with the Hall of Fame coach saying "I am so happy to be back" in a show of support for first-year Kentucky coach and former captain Mark Pope on Friday night at the Big Blue Madness public practice.
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